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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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